Lessons for civil society from Ambedkar cartoon row

The manner in which the two advisors of NCERT textbooks, the company that published the controversial Shankar cartoon in a political science textbook, were jettisoned by government – a step endorsed by the entire political class – is disconcerting. The episode holds lessons for the extent to which the system can and should be ‘courted’....

2nd Model United Nations (MUN) in Monaco

2nd Model United Nations (MUN) in Monaco

Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco

On April 13, 2012, the International University of Monaco (IUM) is organizing the second Model United Nations in Monaco under the supervision of Mr. JP Bugada from the United Nations Regional Information Center.

The MUN is a simulation game aiming to educate students about current world events, geopolitical challenges and multilateral diplomacy.

The topic under debate this year concerns access to safe water.

At the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002, Nelson Mandela declared: "Among the many things I learnt as...

2nd Model United Nations (MUN) in Monaco

2nd Model United Nations (MUN) in Monaco

Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco

On April 13, 2012, the International University of Monaco (IUM) is organizing the second Model United Nations in Monaco under the supervision of Mr. JP Bugada from the United Nations Regional Information Center.

The MUN is a simulation game aiming to educate students about current world events, geopolitical challenges and multilateral diplomacy.

The topic under debate this year concerns access to safe water.

At the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002, Nelson Mandela declared: "Among the many things I learnt as...

Japan earthquake and tsunami 2011: Where to get info and how to help

(UPDATED, March 17) Many folks worldwide are constantly looking for accurate information on what has happened since the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan last March 11. Here are essential links to get you started: Information Portals Google Crisis Response: 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Red Cross Japan: Emergency Relief Twitter Japan (in Japanese, with...